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SA08 TZZ

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

40,927 mi
Last recorded40,927 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 TZZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 40,927 miles

Offside Front top strut mounting slightly stiff in operation

both rear shockers corroded

slight play in n/s steering arm

Fail 5 Mar 2024 40,926 miles

Indicator switch inoperative missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front top strut mounting slightly stiff in operation

both rear shockers corroded

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 27 Feb 2023 40,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front top strut mounting slightly stiff in operation

both rear shockers corroded

slight play in n/s steering arm

Fail 27 Feb 2023 40,514 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front top strut mounting slightly stiff in operation

both rear shockers corroded

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 11 Mar 2022 40,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front top strut mounting slightly stiff in operation

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear shockers corroded

slight play in n/s steering arm

Fail 7 Mar 2022 40,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front top strut mounting slightly stiff in operation

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear shockers corroded

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 25 Mar 2021 39,259 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear shockers corroded

slight play in n/s steering arm

Fail 18 Mar 2021 39,258 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken incorrectly seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear shockers corroded

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 18 Mar 2020 38,738 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 36,501 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 36,501 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 34,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 31,205 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 31,205 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 27,756 miles

2 FRONT TYRES FEATHERED

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 27,756 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

2 FRONT TYRES FEATHERED

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 25,340 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 22,252 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 19,108 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 16,215 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 16,215 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 12,504 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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SA08 TZZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA08 TZZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SA08 TZZ registered?

SA08 TZZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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